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Puccini's most enduring opera. The story of the love of the poor poet Rodolfo for the consumptive seamstress Mimi. Set in the Latin Quarter of Paris the course of their love is constantly threatened by Rodolfo's jealousy and Mimi's illness. The painter Marcello and the provocative Musetta are the other main characters. This is where 'your tiny hand is frozen' comes from and the last few bars, as Rodolfo realises Mimi is dead, are some of opera's most moving moments.

Music Puccini. Lyrics Giacosa. Lyrics Illica. Book by Murger. Company Opera Up Close. Adapted by Robin Norton-Hale. Director Robin Norton-Hale. Musical Director Andrew Charity. Musical Director Elspeth Wilkes (tour). Costume Kate Guinness. Costume Lucy Read. Design Kate Guinness. Design Lucy Read. Lighting Christopher Nairne (original lighting). Lighting Richard Williamson (tour).